PHOTOS: Rain-drenched Christmas carnival goes ahead in Honiton - and raises £300 for good causes

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Torrential rain failed to put a dampner on the festive parade, which caps off this year’s carnival circuit for East Devon.

Twelve brightly-illuminated floats made their way through Honiton, cheered on by onlookers who had braved the wet weather.

Karen Wilson, secretary of Honiton Carnival Committee, said: “It was a very good night, we had a lot of floats.

“However, it was a bit soggy! We collected £300, which will go towards good causes decided at our annual general meeting next March.

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

“I think this year’s carnival circuit has been very successful, although it was a shame we lost Exmouth.

“Both carnivals in Honiton ran smoothly.

“Thank you to everyone who helped out and turned up to support this year’s parades.”

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)

Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography (Image: Alex Walton)